Tuesday, 25 April 2017

Anzac Day 2017- Light Horseman

This figure is a trooper from the 12th Light Horse Regiment. The 12th LH served in Gallipoli in a dismounted role, and then in Egypt and Palestine with their horses. Their most remembered role was at the charge at Beersheba in October 1917.

I picked up this Light Horseman at CanCon 2013- only four years to get it done. He is very nicely sculpted (by Mike Broadbent, I believe), with a battered hat and accurate boots and webbing, not to mention the spurs, distinctive bandolier and kangaroo feathers. I painted it using the colours from my 15mm Western Front British, just a bit sharper on the highlights. The 12th LH colours are black over blue. I chose this regiment because the local army unit (12/16 Hunter River Lancers) is its descendant.

I've been thinking about this figure ever since you posted it and it has inspired me to do something for the Centenary coming up in October.

I found the 75th Anniversary figure (also by Mike) which has been in its packet since that time. I've just dug him out to give him the love he deserves. Photos in due course later this year, and know that you inspired the project. Thanks mate.